Apartment where Philip Seymour Hoffman died rents for $10,500 per month

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Dead celebrities can’t take the shine off New York’s appetite for luxury apartments. WitnessZillow Blog’s recent revelation that just a few days after it went on the market, the West Village unit has been rented.

The 1,100-square-foot residence is a two bed, two bath, described by its leasing agent as“the quintessential Village home.” It offers many amenities: inside, 10-foot beamed ceilings, hard woods, fireplace, radiant-heated floors, a 6-foot soaking tub in the master bath, and custom closets; outside, proximity to both the Hudson River Promenade and the High Line.

The building is old New York. Built in 1880, the 21-unit Pickwick House first served as a printing plant. It underwent dramatic renovation in the 1990s, (re)debuting as West Village apartments.

Philip Seymour Hoffman enjoyed this home only a short while, his tenancy commencing in October of 2013 and ending with his death February 2, 2014. ABC News reports that the actor was found dead among five empty heroin bag as well as many as 65 more bags that were still unused, with a syringe still stuck in his arm. These grisly details did nothing to detract from the apartment’s desirability, however. The unit rented for $10,500 per month.

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwer